Swoon, Don't Settle

02/22/2012

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A wedding dress is an expensive, emotional purchase. So you can't be on the fence about your selection. You've got to love it. Sometimes, it's hard to get the most integral members of your entourage on board with your choice...but as Lori proved Friday night, there are a few tricks to win their approval!

Brandie came in with a big Southern crew, and when Flo asked whose opinion mattered the most, the bride didn't hesitate. Her grandmother, Gigi, would have final say. But with her wedding just six months away, the bride wouldn't be easily deterred. "I'm her to find a dress. I don't want to go home without one," Brandie said.

Even though she wasn't exactly sure of what she wanted, Gigi had a pretty good idea. Some lace, some bling, some interest in the back. So, Gigi wasn't pleased when Brandie fell for a sleek, simple gown with ruching on the side. "It's very, very plain," Gigi said. The bride wasn't pleased, either. "I'm finally finding something I like. It would be nice to get some positive reactions," she said.

Monte stepped in to pull a happy medium dress. It had some Southern flair, but it wasn't too fussy for Brandie's tastes. "If I get out there on that runway and they don't like it, well, I don't know," Brandie fretted. When she declared this dress was a perfect 10 in her eyes, her entourage came around -- even Gigi.

Robin was shocked to hear that Hope had just one month until her wedding. But when she learned why there was such a rush to the altar, she completely understood. The bride's fiance had just been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease, and they wanted to enjoy their special day right away and live as normally as possible. With a $1,000 budget, Hope wanted to create a beach wedding vibe at a land-locked affair.

Hope described her style as laidback and simple -- no princess stuff! Robin's second pull for the bride was a modified A-line with a ruffled skirt that gave off an ocean wave vibe. Robin paired it with a seashell embellished belt, and the bride lit up. Hope's entourage gasped when they saw her, but the bride wasn't completely sold. Lori took one look at her face and instantly knew it wasn't the right dress.

She had an idea of what would suit Hope: a bohemian empire-waisted dress with a tulle skirt and delicate straps. "I love everything about it!" Hope said. But when her entourage didn't go for the look -- "too much boob" "not attractive" -- she didn't understand. "I was shocked," she said. "I didn't really expect them not to like it." Lori was determined for the bride to hold onto this special gown. She jacked her up, and once everyone saw her with the veil, they got it. This really was the dress. And, as a gift to the bride, Lori gave her the gown. "You spend that money on something else," she said.

A happy ending all around!

Hope models an ocean-inspired dress before finding the boho chic gown of her dreams! (Credit: DCL)

Comments

[Yolande]

What season and episode was the feature of the bride Hope whose fiance was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's? What was the name of her dress and is there a link for pictures?

[Ally]

I was just wondering how much the seashell embellished belt on the wedding dress for the episode Live for Today, Hope for Tomorrow. I really would like to know and see if I can order it. Thanks!